Live Oak Middle

liveoak.tcsdk8.org/

383 Students

Middle School 7th - 8th

School Overview

Live Oak Middle School, located in Tulare, California, is a key component of the Tulare City School District, serving students in grades 6 through 8. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and rigorous academic environment that prepares middle-schoolers for the transition to high school. By focusing on a well-rounded curriculum, the institution aims to cultivate not only academic success in core subjects like mathematics, language arts, and science, but also the development of essential life skills, character, and social responsibility.

Beyond the classroom, Live Oak Middle School emphasizes the importance of community and student engagement. The school offers a variety of extracurricular activities and programs designed to help students explore their interests, whether through athletics, arts, or leadership opportunities. By maintaining a strong connection with families and the local Tulare community, Live Oak strives to create an inclusive atmosphere where students are encouraged to reach their full potential and become active, positive contributors to society.

383

Total Students

20.3

Full-Time Teachers

18.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

78.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Live Oak Middle
Demographic	Student Count
White	83
Hispanic	270
Black	12
Asian	8
Two or More	7
American Indian	2

Hispanic
270 (70.7 %)
White
83 (21.7 %)
Black
12 (3.1 %)
Asian
8 (2.1 %)
Two or More
7 (1.8 %)
American Indian
2 (0.5 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Tulare City
Phone:	(559)685-7310
Website:	http://liveoak.tcsdk8.org/
Grade Range:	7th - 8th
Total Students:	383
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	20.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	269
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	31

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 7 203

Grade 8 180

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Live Oak Middle
Grade	Student Count
Grade 7	203
Grade 8	180

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Live Oak Middle
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	173	45.2%
Male	209	54.6%
Not Specified	1	0.2%

Middle School 7th - 8th